Contains nudity
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The Rearing of Bacchus
Jean-François de Troy, François de Troy
1717 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century mythological scene by Jean-François de Troy depicting the young Bacchus in a luminous landscape.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1717, this masterwork by Jean-François de Troy captures the classical tale of the infant Bacchus's upbringing. The composition is a quintessential example of the French Rococo transition, featuring luminous skin tones, fluttering drapery, and a vast, atmospheric landscape that invites the eye to wander from the dynamic central figures to the serene distant hills.
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